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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

2022 Mitsubishi eK X EV kei car for the Japan market Westcott was speaking as the auto industry waits for the federal government to reveal details of its new fuel standard intended to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles. Neither are as yet ruled in or out for Australia. “We

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Apple Electric Car Is "Committed Project," To Ship In 2019: Report

Green Car Reports

Rumors continue to swirl around the existence of an Apple-branded electric car, even in the absence of any official confirmation of the project by the tech company. News stories point to the hiring of employees with auto-industry experience, and discussions between Apple and car-related entities.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

Clean Fleet Report

When the dust settled Wards 10 Best list included four battery-electrics (BEV), a hydrogen-powered battery-electric fuel cell, two plug-in hybrids and a full hybrid, along with two turbocharged internal combustion engines. 15 during Informa’s Automotive Tech Week at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever. Tesla’s shift from pointing toward to the next new product to improving the productively of its current and new plants as well as focusing on shoring up its supply chain shows a maturity not seen before.

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Tesla fans bid farewell to the OG Model 3, a true electric driver’s car

Teslarati

But unlike Apple fans lining up for the newest iPhone, the Tesla fans lined up for a car whose design and specs are yet to be revealed. That was a huge vote of confidence for Tesla and a huge step forward for the electric vehicle movement as a whole. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. After an incredible 6.5

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

Baua Electric

Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD

Baua Electric

The Japanese automakers will explore new software platforms, EV components, and other related tech. Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s CEO, said the company will see if combining tech and knowledge “will enable us to become industry leaders by creating new value.” They may also collaborate on a new shared EV platform.

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